And because it’s made of a nonreactive stainless steel, I used it to weigh down crocks of fermenting cabbage for all my sauerkraut and kimchi projects. I struck the delicate balance of charring vegetables while maintaining their crisp-tender texture.
I crushed boiled Yukon golds for the ultimate crispy-crunchy smashed potatoes. Soon I was using the fish weight for everything. It was nothing fancy-just pullman slices, butter, and cheese-but the press ensured the sandwich had even contact with the pan as it cooked, giving it smushed panini vibes and a perfect crust. Was this oversized (and not inexpensive) paperweight really giving him such an edge?Īlthough it’s designed for fish, I first gave it a try on a grilled cheese sandwich. So when all of the sudden his steaks started looking better than mine, I needed to know what the hell was going on. Carla Lalli Music said that she had asked to be released from her contract with Cond Nast Entertainment, saying that she 'hopes to remain a food editor at large on the editorial side.' Melian said that she had declined to sign a contract with CNE for video appearances but that she will continue working as the test kitchen manager. His steaks were more deeply and evenly browned than ever-even lean cuts, like pork and chicken, were somehow perfectly golden brown. Then, I noticed that his sear game had gone up a few notches. Shape Magazine: The Most Addicting Garlic Aioli Recipe Youll Ever Try PressBeans.jpg Bon Appetit: Carla Lalli Music is Living for Beans and Blankets. So when he came home with this fish weight, I initially dismissed it as another new toy he’d play with for a week before shoving into our closet.
Just look at our closet-it has a broken pasta roller, a spherification kit, a wooden tofu press with an accompanying 10-pound bag of soybeans, and three (three!) blowtorches. My husband is a chef, and he often brings home a lot of useless kitchen tools. This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to our very opinionated editors’ favorite things to eat, drink, and buy.
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